Best Healthy Eating 2018

Best Healthy Eating 2018 Are you ready to step into 2018 as a healthier you? Whatever your diet of choice—low-carb, plant-based, gluten-free—Cayman has loads of healthy choices no matter your gastronomic philosophy! And with so many farm-to-table purveyors in Cayman, you can eat bountifully fresh every day of the week and never grow bored... or go hungry! Cayman’s healthy eating offerings are so diverse that you can have a raw, fully plant-based meal delivered to your office or pop into a number of cafés for a fresh pressed green juice while on the go. For those favouring a slow food experience, there are many elegant dining establishments that dazzle with their 'haute' gluten-free creations. So start eating healthy Cayman!

While well known locally as a leading and progressive seafood restaurant, Agua has quickly established itself as one of the best go-to places for the meat-free crowd. Offering considerable vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options, their menu boasts a savoury vegetable ceviche, salads, paellas and hearty pasta dishes. Focusing on the creativity of their multicultural brigade from Peru, Mexico, Malaysia, India, Austria and Italy, Agua has versatile dishes that suit any palate.

Located in the heart of George Town, Bread and Chocolate serves delicious planet-friendly vegan breakfast, lunch, brunch and dinner that is prepared responsibly from scratch - no cutting corners here! Local produce is featured whenever possible, including fiery scotch bonnets for their housemade sauce. Breads, pastries, and delectable desserts are prepared daily. A modest list of organic and sustainable wines complement their fully licensed beverage menu.

Fresh serves healthy, nourishing options for all-day breakfast and lunches that are loaded with veggies and wholesome grains to ensure a nutrient-packed meal. Choose from a number of Acai bowls topped with fruits and granola to kick-start your day or enjoy one of their fresh salads and bowls, such as the Baja or Zen. Any salad or bowl can be made into a wrap and patrons can customise their meal with various protein choices. Pick up a freshly made juice before you go for an instant boost!

Island Naturals is known for their “refreshingly delicious” approach to healthy eating. Although you must try their Red Quinoa and Beet Salad, you'll find much more than just salads on the menu! Indulge in a fresh, made-to-order selection of savoury homemade soups, hearty lunch wraps (like the Sweet Potato Black Bean Burger Wrap), hot curry noodle bowls or sizzling stir-fry. Start your morning right with a super food smoothie or an oatmeal bowl topped with fresh fruit. If you have a sweet tooth, their gluten-free muffins and banana bread will not disappoint.

At Saucha they base their business around what is available locally and seasonally in the Cayman Islands. All produce is selected by the Chef, all sauces and dressings are housemade, and everything is organic, gluten-free and non-GMO. Saucha delivers vegan meals every Tuesday and Thursday (from West Bay to Grand Harbour) and they also offer handcrafted Kombucha, raw/vegan desserts and snacks, and offer classes and events in vegan cooking using locally sourced ingredients.

VIVO is a new seaside restaurant in the renowned Lighthouse Point Resort on the North West Point coast, dedicated to using fresh organic and local produce. They offer gluten and dairy-free options, a tasty selection of vegetarian and vegan dishes, plus freshly baked bread. Try the Vegan “Calamari” — Deep fried young coconut calamari-style served with a side of spicy tomato sauce (See picture). A selection of organic wines, spirits, and local beers can be enjoyed as you take in the stunning oceanfront views. Fresh organic, cold-pressed fruit and vegetable juices as well as a fabulous selection of coffees, teas and herbal infusions are made to order. PHONE: 749 8486 • Lighthouse Point Resort, West Bay Hours: Open Everyday from 7am-8:30pm

The Brasserie's menus change seasonally and are determined by what the restaurant proudly catches from its own fishing boats, grows organically or what can be sourced locally to produce the island's freshest, healthiest and tastiest breakfasts, lunches, snacks and dinners. From nutritious smoothies, juices and acai bowls at the Wicket Bar, to healthy grab & go wraps, custom-made wholesome salads and freshly baked cupcakes at the Market, there are plenty of vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options on offer. Enjoy free-range 'Chateau Chooks' eggs, homegrown coconut water and wild and raw Brasserie honey. Did you also know that all of the Brasserie Market's take-out containers and utensils are made from corn, bamboo or sugar cane, and are largely compostable, non-GMO and BPA-free? PHONE: 945 1815 • Cricket Square, 171 Elgin Avenue Hours: Mon-Fri 11:30am-10pm (Restaurant), Mon-Fri 7am-5pm (Market), Mon-Fri 7am-3pm (Juiced @ The Wicket)

Vegetarian and vegan friendly cafes and restaurants in CaymanAlthough the following cafes aren't strictly vegetarian, they offer some great meat-free choices

FOB is a lively café with creative daily specials. From vegan wraps and brown rice salads to veggie stir-fry’s and daily quiches and soups there’s something to suit all tastes. They also serve the most delicious coffees and Drink Fresh Juice vegetables juices. Check for daily specials posted everyday on CaymanGoodTaste.com

CaymanGoodTaste.com is the partner website for the Cayman Islands Department of Tourism

Other "really useful" online guides from Acorn Publishing include: Explore Cayman for
Cayman Islands Activities and much more, and Cayman New Resident for information on living and working in the Cayman Islands.